How to watch the 2023 RHS Chelsea Flower Show on TV and BBC iPlayer

RHS Chelsea Flower Show

The nation's favourite gardening social event of the year, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, is returning to the BBC from Sunday 21 May.

This year's themes are: inclusivity and promoting gardening for all, minimum effort for maximum reward, how to garden in an ever changing climate, and uncovering the value of gardening for our health and wellbeing.

Here's how to watch all the BBC coverage from Sunday 21 May.

What time is the RHS Chelsea Flower Show on BBC TV and iPlayer?

Left to right: Monty Don, Joe Swift, Sophie Raworth, Angellica Bell and Nicki Chapman

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show will be back on our screens with the Countdown to Chelsea launching at 6pm on BBC One on Sunday 21 May.

This year's TV schedule will feature special daily programming straight from the showground, with live commentary and take-home advice from the team of experts as they share the latest designs and planting innovations in the horticultural world.

The programming includes:

• Sunday 21 May, BBC One and iPlayer - A 60 minute launch programme presented by Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift from 6pm
• Monday 22 - Friday 26 May, BBC One and iPlayer - 45 minutes a day presented by Nicki Chapman and Angellica Bell from 3.45pm
• Monday 22 - Friday 26 May, BBC Two and iPlayer - 60 minutes a day presented by Monty Don and Joe Swift. Starting at 7.30pm on Monday, and 8pm thereafter
• Wednesday 24 May and Friday 26 May, BBC One and iPlayer - Two 30 minute programmes featuring the BBC RHS People's Choice Award. Starting at 7pm on Wednesday and 7.30pm on Friday
• Saturday 27 May, BBC Two and iPlayer - A 60 minute highlights show presented by Monty Don and Joe Swift from 8.10pm
• Monday 29 May, BBC One and iPlayer - Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift look back on the highlights of the week in a 60 minute programme from 8pm

Who is in the presenting line-up for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023 on the BBC?

Sophie Raworth, Monty Don and Joe Swift will be on air for eight days of broadcasts on BBC One, BBC Two and BBC iPlayer, where they will review and analyse this year's garden designs and highlight the innovation on display.

Nicki Chapman and Angellica Bell will front the daytime coverage, which will be packed with practical take-home tips and advice on how to make the most of your garden, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned gardener. Our presenters will also be offering money-saving gardening ideas and seasonal solutions to ease the pressure on your wallet.

Mary Berry, JJ Chalmers and Chris Bavin are back this year. We'll also be hearing from our favourite gardening experts, including Adam Frost, Frances Tophill, Arit Anderson, Nick Bailey, Carol Klein, Rachel de Thame, Toby Buckland, James Wong, Mark Lane and more. As an exciting addition to the 2023 line-up, Gardeners' World presenter Sue Kent is joining the team.

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